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“This vs. That”
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“Why Did They Write That?”
“Figurative Frenzy”
Wild Card
100
The type of writing tells a story with characters, setting, and plot
Narrative Writing
100
one uses "like or as" whereas the other doesn't
Smilie , Metaphor
100
Mrs. Leon has how many children
3
100
A funny short story about a student who accidentally sleeps through every class.
To Entertain
100
“The classroom was as quiet as a library.”
Simile
100
This Tupac Shakur poem uses the image of a flower growing from concrete to symbolize overcoming hardship.
“The Rose That Grew from Concrete”?
200
The type of writing explains or informs the reader about a topic
Expository Writing
200
The literary term for "Similarities and Differences"
Compare and Contrast
200
Mrs. Leons favorite type of gift to receive
Candles
200
In Entwined, the author explores how two characters’ lives become connected despite their differences. What theme does this idea most closely represent?
theme of connection / relationships / unity despite differences
200
“Her smile was a ray of sunshine.”
Metaphor
200
TIK TOK
300
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!
This poetic device creates vivid pictures in the reader’s mind using descriptive language.
300
LOSER LOSER!!!!!!
300 POINTS
300
Mrs. Leon has been teaching for ___________ years
4 years
300
An article explains how volcanoes erupt and includes facts, diagrams, and scientific terms.
To inform
300
A poem repeats the line “Never give up” at the end of every stanza.
Repetition
300
Using information from databases like Gale or GALILEO strengthens argumentative writing because it provides this.
Credible evidence
400
The type of writing that tries to convince the reader of an opinion
Argumentative Writing
400
Venn Diagram
400
My favorite flower
Sunflowers
400
Harriet Tubman helped enslaved people escape through secret routes and safe houses known as this.
The Underground Railroad
400
“The sun smiled down on the children playing in the park.”
Personification
400
Both basketball and soccer are team sports where players score points or goals. What is one key difference?
Basketball is played with hands, while soccer is played mostly with feet.
500
LOSER LOSER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
500 POINTS
500
What the text is about vs the lesson learned
Main Idea vs Theme
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
What are the names of my babies?
500
Hark
500
In a story, a white dove appears whenever peace is restored after conflict.
Symbolism
500
Sora
600
This type of writing often uses rhythm, imagery, and figurative language
Poetic Writing
600
The Rose That Grew From Concrete vs Caged Bird
Tupac vs Alicia Keys
600
Mrs. Leons Husband serves in what branch of the Military
Army
600
What are the three main author’s purposes?
persuade, inform, entertain
600
“I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!”
Hyperbole
600
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600 POINTS!!!!
700
The lesson or message that a reader learns from a story is called this.
Theme
700
Name the two figures we Compared and Contrasted
Harriet Tubman and Nat Turner
700
Name the content / subject (IN FULL) Mrs. Leon teach
American and Literature Composition I
700
This film tells the story of three African American women mathematicians who helped NASA send astronauts into space.
Hidden Figures
700
“The fire crackled and popped loudly in the dark night.”
What is onomatopoeia?
700
This prosperous Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma was known for its successful businesses, banks, and theaters before being destroyed in 1921.
What is Black Wall Street (the Greenwood District)?
800
Words or phrases that appeal to the reader’s senses such as sight, sound, taste, smell, or touch are examples of this.
Sensory Details
800
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800 POINTS!!!
800
Mrs. Leons was inspired to name her youngest son Kairo, after this famous female Artist named her son Egypt
Alicia Keys
800
Harriet Tubman risking her life repeatedly to free others represents what type of character trait?
What is courage / bravery / determination?
800
“The golden sun dipped below the purple mountains.”
Imagery
800
This academic research database provides reliable articles, biographies, and primary sources often used for school research.
Gale
900
In argumentative writing, facts, statistics, or quotations that support the claim are called this.
Evidence
900
When writing a compare-and-contrast paragraph, what must you support your ideas with
Text Evidence
900
What was the grade I taught before coming to 9th grade
6th grade
900
The line “Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete?” creates a vivid picture in the reader’s mind. What poetic device is this?
Imagery
900
A character says, “What a beautiful day,” while standing in the middle of a thunderstorm.
Irony
900
This tragic 1921 event occurred when a white mob attacked and destroyed the Greenwood District in Tulsa.
Tulsa Race Massacre
1000
The author’s attitude toward a subject or audience in a story or poem is called this.
Tone
1000
Both Harriet Tubman and Nat Turner were important figures in Black history. What is one difference in their roles?
Harriet Tubman helped enslaved people escape through the Underground Railroad, while Nat Turner led a slave rebellion.
1000
Mrs. Leon received her Bachelors in what degree field
Criminal Justice
1000
Nat Turners Rebellion happened what year
1831
1000
“Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.”
Alliteration
1000
This Georgia student research database gives access to journals, newspapers, and reference materials for school assignments.
Galileo
1100
I am the fourth phase in the Plot Diagram
Falling Action
1100
I Have A Dream vs We Didnt Land on Plymouth rock, Plymouth rock landed on us
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr vs Malcolm X
1100
My husband's family is of what nationality
Trinidadian
1100
“Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” is written to encourage what?
To encourage hope after heartbreak.
1100
The ball is in your court
Idiom
1100
Mariah The Scientist